octamethylpyrophosphoramide

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What does octamethylpyrophosphoramide mean?

A synthetic organophosphorus compound that was developed as an insecticide. It works by disrupting nerve function in insects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for normal nervous system activity.

Where does octamethylpyrophosphoramide come from?

From octa- + methyl- + pyro- + phosphoramide.

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